The Aviator (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1985, The Aviator is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by George T. Miller, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A 1920s mail pilot and a rich man's daughter crash-land on a mountain full of hungry wolves.
Who’s in it. The Aviator stars Daniel Craig as Andreas Wolf, Christopher Reeve as Edgar Anscombe, Rosanna Arquette as Tillie Hansen and Jack Warden as Moravia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Aviator has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Aviator page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Aviator tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Aviator (1985)?
- In US, The Aviator is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Aviator worth watching?
- The Aviator holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Aviator?
- The Aviator stars Daniel Craig, Christopher Reeve, Rosanna Arquette, Jack Warden and Sam Wanamaker.
- When was The Aviator released?
- The Aviator was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.